"If humans were inclined to goodness, religion would not be necessary."

Steve Maraboli Literature See all quotes by Steve Maraboli →

React to this quote

More by Steve Maraboli

“Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”

“There is a universal law; INTENT is the cause, your life is the effect.”

“It is your belief that you are being held back that holds you back.”

“I am participating in the evolution of inspired action.”

“Unfortunately, the truth is usually the first casualty in an interaction between two people.”

“Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want.”

Resonant Thoughts

"I don't believe in marriage, myself. It's an arbitrary human concept with no reality beyond that. It isn't always necessarily romantic; it is often political. Even if you believe in God, and swear to …"

— Aron Ra

Politics1962

#religion

"God has not given to mankind more gracious gift than patience and gnosis ."

— Bishr the Barefoot

#religion

"Sex is not a necessary attribute of all living things.. a most necessary attribute if progress in evolution of new forms is to occur, as they have progressed through the ages and as we now see them pr…"

— Luther Burbank

Science1849–1926

#life

"A severe morality holds that intercourse has something wrong about it if it is ever done except explicitly as being required for that preservation of human life which is what makes intercourse a good …"

— G. E. M. Anscombe

Philosophy1919–2001

#life